Written by
Anna Guerrero
Fixed & Fitted
DESIGN IN BLACK AND WHITE BY SMEG
Smeg launches Linear in black and white.
Furniture
6 Chairs With a Story to Tell
This week Indesign Specifies 6 chairs with more to tell than meets the eye – from being selected to global recognition to being inspired by a vintage barber.
Finishes
5 Surface Finishes to Transform a Commercial Space
From a commercial office fit out to a luxury pool, this week Indesign Specifies 5 of the latest flooring products to reinvent an existing, or inspire a new, space.
People
Australia’s Youngest Creative Director in Venice
Elana Castle chats to the Matt Delroy-Carr, the creative director for Australia at the Venice Architecture Biennale, among many other feats.
Ideas
6 things you didn’t know about Melbourne Indesign
With over 70 exhibitors participating in this year’s Melbourne Indesign, the event has grown to become the leading showcase of revolutionary ideas and game changing new products in architecture and design innovation. But did you know…
Ideas
DQ WINNING APPLIANCES COVER SHOOT – BEHIND THE SCENES
Focusing on the company’s recent re-brand, the photo shoot for the DQ#54 cover was a creative exploration of the Winning Appliance brand, resulting in a dynamic, imaginative image. We go behind the scenes to speak with DQ Editor, Sophia Watson, about the process of conceptualising and executing the shoot.
Ideas
Melbourne Indesign Precint: Fitzroy / Collingwood
Indesign explores the brands exhibiting at the Fitzroy/ Collingwood precinct at the upcoming Melbourne Indesign weekend 22-23 August.
Ideas
11 reasons to visit Melbourne Indesign this August
Melbourne Indesign’s unique, multi-location platform allows not just products to be in their best element, but also, more importantly, humans. Here’s 11 people that agree:
News
Hotbeam Lights Up UTS Broadway
Hotbeam’s range of German LED Linear products were called upon to solve the issue of facade lighting of the new University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Facility of Engineering and Information Technology building in Broadway.
Ideas
Behind the brand: Zeitraum
With roots in Germany, Zeitraum combine a rich knowledge of local timbers with expert workmanship to produce furniture that is both beautiful and durable.
Ideas
Why high-end design won’t buy into ‘trendy’ eCommerce
With technology on the move, the pressure on designers to consider online retail is growing. But how does it stack up against experiencing products in person?
Finishes
Textiles Inspired by Technology
Inspired by modern technology, VIVA is a dynamic plain upholstery textile with a subtle three-dimensional surface.
Fixed & Fitted
Drainage for the Open Plan House
Stormtech’s Threshold Drainage marries exquisite low-impact design with excellent drainage possibilities for today’s open-air home designs
Finishes
High Definition Porcelain Tiles
The refined look of Maxiwood encompasses all styles from contemporary, classical to minimal settings.
Finishes
Solid Surface Finishes in Deep Colours
DuPont Corian introduces a new standard for solid surfaces in dark colours with its innovative Deep Colour Technology.
Lighting
Adam Cruickshank’s ‘Beso’ Light
Two fluid lines effortlessly exist within an intimate space eventually linking together to create the Beso light.
Ideas
Behind the Brand: HUSSL
The HUSSL collection draws inspiration from one of the world’s most beautiful natural environments, resulting in a seamless fusion of top quality workmanship and stunning organic forms.
Furniture
AJAR Furniture and Design
The AJAR furniture collection of 15 brands, majority of which are new to Australian shores, is emphatically contemporary and original in design – suited to both commercial and residential applications.
Events
ARTEDOMUS LAUNCH NEW SHOWROOM CONCEPT
Artedomus host an intimate evening to preview the newly refreshed showroom on Church st, Richmond.
Furniture
Luxx Box Pillow
Luxx Box has rolled ten years experience manufacturing functional, contemporary furniture and rolled it an imaginative and well balanced new chair range.